Iraya, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 919 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0143, 123.7771 (12° 1' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Iraya is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 919. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Iraya in the 2015 Census was 947 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 870 | 170 | 5.12 | |
| 778 | 166 | 4.69 | |
| 882 | 211 | 4.18 | |
| 1,068 | 234 | 4.56 | |
| 947 | 230 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iraya is 10 to 14, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 14.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 15.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 6.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.84% |
| Total | 947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iraya grew from 870 in 1995 to 919 in 2020, an increase of 49 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.63%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 947 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 870 | – | |
| 778 | -2.37% | |
| 882 | 1.75% | |
| 1,068 | 7.21% | |
| 947 | -2.26% | |
| 919 | -0.63% |
Location
Iraya is situated at approximately 12.0143, 123.7771, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Iraya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.